
iLocatum
Purchasing Manager
Purpose of the position
The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the purchasing and inventory of raw ingredients and packaging materials used for production. They will make recommendations to improve operational productivity, quality, and efficiency. Additionally, they will coordinate and resolve any issues related to existing and new products. The Procurement Manager should be familiar with various supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures and utilize their extensive experience and judgment to accomplish goals. They will also execute the company's vision and mission by procuring all necessary ingredients, packaging materials, and non-inventory items to ensure the smooth operation of the plant.
Responsibilities & duties
- Maintain the ordering of raw ingredients and packaging materials for production.
- Communicate, schedule, coordinate, and follow up on the delivery of all incoming materials, including intercompany transfers of goods required for production.
- Input and confirm all purchase orders into the Great Plains ERP system, establishing pricing, estimated time of arrival, freight, and product distribution.
- Execute established inventory stock levels, reorder amounts, and lead times for production.
- Manage all raw ingredient reports, including perishables, packaging, inventory, obsolete items, and aging, to maintain appropriate PAR levels based on lead time requirements.
- Maintain and update vendor files, pricing notifications, and contract changes.
- Provide support to all departments, including Plant Operations, Corporate Purchasing, Accounting, and Sales.
- Plan future material needs based on projections and historical data.
- Assist in developing requirements for the automation of procurement and logistics software.
- Assist in developing training materials and lesson plans for expanded ERP modules.
Academic qualifications
Essential
- College degree
Desirable
- Certification in Supply Chain Management
Work experience & skills
Essential
- 5-7 years of buying experience or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
- Proven track record of controlling and reducing external spend while developing a robust supplier base
- High competency level in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, as a minimum)
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Desirable
- Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results
- Strong experience in negotiating manufacturing and service agreements
- Knowledge of materials, products, and commodity markets
- Fully versed with modern procurement and purchasing techniques
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills
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